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Michael B. Fraleigh

WEBMichael has extensive experience in all aspects of health law. He has significant expertise in the representation of physicians, dentists, nurses and other health care practitioners in regulatory matters including complaints, discipline, quality assurance, fitness to practice and registration issues.

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Value-Based Procurement In Healthcare: Why We Really Need The

WEBIt’s become a truism that value-based care requires hospitals and other health providers to adopt a different, more proactive mindset towards the treatment of patients. It’s another truism that emerging technologies now play and will continue to play a crucial role in improving health outcomes, health system performance while reducing the cost of …

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Modifications to Canada's Special Access Program: Implications on

WEBOn January 5, 2022 the Canadian Government amended the Food and Drug Regulations to allow healthcare practitioners to apply, on a case-by-case basis, to the Minister of Health (the “Minister“) for special access to a certain class of “restricted drugs” including amphetamines, psilocybin and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Further, the January 5, …

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Has Your Business Implemented Ontario's New

WEBIn response to the recent surge of COVID-19 cases, the Ontario government has decided to implement an additional public health measure to help the fight against COVID-19. As of September 26, 2020, all employers, regardless of the sector they belong to, are now required to pre-screen their workers and any essentials visitors prior to their […]

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Jared B. Schwartz

WEBJared B. Schwartz. Jared is a partner in the firm’s Litigation Department and Health Law Group. A thoughtful and dynamic lawyer, clients turn to Jared for his sound judgment and practical advice in their most critical moments. Jared routinely counsels regulated healthcare professionals on a wide range of regulatory matters, including

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New Guidelines For Maintaining Health Privacy In Virtual Care

WEBAs virtual visits become an accepted method of providing health care, it is important to ensure that health privacy laws are observed. Whether care is provided by telephone consultation, video conferencing or secure messaging, providers must be mindful of their obligations relating to the collection of personal health information, health information …

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Is Your Organization Ready for the Coronavirus

WEBOn March 1, 2020, Mayor John Tory announced that Toronto Public Health was monitoring five (5) positive cases of the Coronavirus: COVID-19 in Toronto. As of March 2, 2020, the Public Health Agency of Canada (“PHAC“) assessed the public health risk associated with COVID-19 as low for Canada. The public health risk is continually being […]

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Health and Employment Lawyer

WEBDiana is developing a diverse litigation practice with a focus on Health and Employment & Labour law. Drawn to the human aspects of working with people, Diana takes pride in building strong relationships with her clients and works collaboratively with them to navigate a variety of workplace issues. Diana frequently writes on employment-related issues …

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The Law of Acute Care Medicine

WEBPublished by Thomson Reuters, The Law of Acute Care Medicine addresses the complexities that arise when medicine, law, and ethics intersect in the treatment and caring for acutely ill patients. Written by Laura Hawryluck a critical care physician and Michael Fraleigh a health law lawyer, The Law of Acute Care Medicine is the first Canadian …

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How to Assist With the Medical Supply Shortage

WEBAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop across Canada, medical professionals anticipate that there could be a shortage in medical supplies and equipment. While all levels of government have been taking steps to respond to COVID-19 and to obtain necessary supplies, they have also reached out to the private sector to assist. Government …

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Pandemics and Emergency Access to Patented Technology in …

WEBCanada’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Act came into force on March 25, 2020. Perhaps overlooked amongst emergency relief, health care and financial effects is Part 12 of the Act which makes changes to the Patent Act. Why should the general public care about this? I’m glad you asked. These changes create a new power for the […]

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Can A Physician Refuse to Work During COVID-19

WEBAs media sources detail a supply shortage among COVID-19 first responders, physicians are questioning where the line is drawn between their right to refuse unsafe work and their duty to provide care. What are a Physician’s Obligations During a Public Health Emergency? Pursuant to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario’s Public …

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Getting Psychedelic in Canada: Legalities of Psychedelic Therapies

WEBPsychedelics are a class of drugs that affect the brain’s serotonin receptors, triggering a variety of changes in perception, cognition, mood, and behaviour, with some psychedelics producing an altered state of consciousness [2] . These include drugs such as psilocybin, ecstasy, lysergic acid diethylaminde (“ LSD “), and ketamine.

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Coronavirus and Condominiums – March 12, 2020 Update

WEBGiven the widespread public concern relating to coronavirus (COVID-19), which the World Health Organization has now declared to be a pandemic, we are writing to address some condominium specific issues. For any particular condominium situation, specific legal advice should be sought. This update is intended to provide only a broad overview of the issues …

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Plain Jane Pot Packaging

WEBOn March 19, 2018, Health Canada unveiled its proposed regulations under the Cannabis Act applicable to the packaging and labelling of recreational cannabis following a 60-day public consultation period.Noticeably, the approach being taken by Health Canada towards cannabis bears a strong resemblance to its approach towards tobacco, a move which is …

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Ontario Amends Its Employment Standards Act in Response to …

WEBOn March 19, 2020, in response to the measures imposed on employers and businesses by the government to curb the spread of COVID-19, Bill 186, titled “An Act to amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000” (the “Bill“) received Royal Assent from the provincial legislature. Emergency Leave under the Employment Standards Act (the “Act”)now …

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